Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning